Emily Traynor describes her return to an explicit faith through art, her new painting 'Why are you Weeping' and choosing life in the face of three unplanned pregnancies.

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The programme, presented by English Catholic News’s Paul Danon, looks at the origins of this technology, its present applications and its likely future use. Bishop Hendricks, (auxiliary in Southwark and the bishops’ conference’s spokesman on artificial intelligence) joins other guest-experts to examine whether AI will cause mass-unemployment, devalue human beings and/or bring about wars. They also look at the opportunities for progress in science, medicine, education and the general enhancement of life on earth (including the conservation of resources). If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.radiomariaengland.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Fr Toby offers us some meditations to help us enter more deeply into the mystery of tonight's great events of Maundy Thursday and the Mass of the Lord's Supper.

WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:15am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day. 

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Fr Toby reflects on the mystery of our sin and the God who calls us 'friend' anyway.

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Fr Joseph Hamilton looks at Barsanuphius, the great mentor of Dorotheus of Gaza .

Fr Joseph Hamilton is the Rector of the Domus Australia in Rome, and a priest of the Archdiocese of Sydney Australia. Prior to his appointment at Domus, he served as private secretary to George Cardinal Pell, until the Cardinal’s untimely death. Fr Joseph completed his doctoral studies in Patristics at Christ Church, University of Oxford, and his license at the Patristic Institute “Augustinianum” in Rome. Prior to entering seminary he worked as an investment banker. Having left the economy of Mammon for that of Salvation, he studied at the Pontifical North American College. A native of Ireland, he is a keen but mediocre (his words) surfer, and enjoys reading and cooking.

CREDO (currently hosting Patristic Pillars) is a programme that nourishes listeners in their Catholic faith. It airs live on Radio Maria every weekday at 4pm and is rebroadcast at 4am the following morning.

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Naoise Grenham and Max Toone host their series examining life as a Gen Z Catholic man.

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Fr Toby on the danger of what we dismiss as 'little sins'.

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Social media have structured and defined our lives today. We use them or not for various reasons. So, Can we live without social media today? A dynamic panel help us think about it: Emily Keyte, Julia Corcoran-McCandlish,  Sr Mary Goncalbes FDC, Michael Heaney, Rebecca Coyne and host Henri-Pierre Koubaka.

POV, POINT OF VIEW is an hour long program for Christians to have a conversation on a current topic of interest .

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Fr Toby speaks about the constant temptation to make sacrifice somebody else's business.

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The following programme is provided for general information only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The speaker is not a licensed GP, but a science writer and health and life coach who specialises in reducing chronic inflammation, restoring balance, and building resilience. She has studied Natural Sciences and Chemical Engineering to PhD level at the University of Cambridge. Listeners are encouraged to seek appropriate medical advice from their GP or other qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to their diet, lifestyle, or treatment. If you have any concerns about your health or believe you may have a medical condition, please consult a healthcare professional as soon as possible.

In this episode of Just Life, Dawn Arda joins us to explore a science led approach to improving health and building long term resilience.

Dawn is a science writer and health and life coach who specialises in reducing chronic inflammation and restoring balance. She studied Natural Sciences and Chemical Engineering to PhD level at the University of Cambridge and spent over a decade researching food and health for global brands.

During the programme, she introduces her BOOST framework, a holistic and practical guide designed to help reduce inflammation and support lasting wellbeing. Drawing on both scientific research and real world experience, she explains how small, consistent changes can lead to meaningful improvements in health.

Dawn also shares insights from her forthcoming book and reflects on the importance of taking a balanced, sustainable approach to caring for the body.